Cheryl Andisi

Teacher |Mentor |Researcher | Sister |MUMMY|Dreamer

[KEMRI-Wellcome @KEMRI_Wellcome]

🚨Call for Applications!🚨
🔬Are you passionate about science storytelling?
Apply for the SCIJOURN-K 2.0 Science Communication Program and learn how to turn complex science into engaging stories that matter!
🔗Apply here👉: https://t.co/JEYDA1mRmF
🗓️Deadline : June 12th, 2026

[KEMRI-Wellcome @KEMRI_Wellcome]

🌍 “Why should Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) matter more now?”
In his keynote address, Prof. @TonyEtyang highlighted the growing burden of non-communicable diseases in Africa, the urgent need for Africa-led evidence and action, and the Programme's unique position to drive impactful NCD research, policy, and implementation.

[KEMRI-Wellcome @KEMRI_Wellcome]

Congratulations to Prof. Charles Agoti on being awarded the title of Associate Professor at @UniofOxford in recognition of his research achievements and contribution to academic excellence in the @NDMOxford!

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🎓Congratulations to Dr. Fatuma Guleid on successfully defending her PhD thesis!
Her research explores how knowledge translation can be reframed to strengthen evidence-informed health policy making in Kenya. It’s both timely and important, offering practical, context-aware strategies that bring diverse forms of knowledge into meaningful dialogue within policy processes.
Fatuma was supervised by Prof. @EdwineBarasa, Dr. Jacinta Nzinga and Prof. Gilbert Abotisem Abiiro.

[Cheryl Andisi @andisi_c]

@IDeAL_KEMRI_WT @KEMRI_Wellcome @HERU_KEMRI_WT @CMauncho @sam_skmuchina @EdwineBarasa @KEMRI_Kenya @TsofaB @Kazungu_JK @Wambiridennis Congratulations Fatuma!

[IDeAL, Africa @IDeAL_KEMRI_WT]

Congratulations, Dr. Fatuma Guleid, on successfully defending your PhD thesis.

Her research explores how knowledge translation can be reframed to strengthen evidence-informed health policymaking in Kenya. It’s both timely and important, offering practical, context-aware strategies that bring diverse forms of knowledge into meaningful dialogue within policy processes.

A special acknowledgment to the supervisory team, led by @EdwineBarasa, alongside Dr. Jacinta Nzinga and Dr. Gilbert Abiiro, for their guidance and mentorship throughout the Fellowship.

[IDeAL, Africa @IDeAL_KEMRI_WT]

Looking to build a career at the intersection of biology and data? Seven fully funded MSc Bioinformatics studentships are now open through a partnership between @PU_Kilifi, @KEMRI_Wellcome Research Programme, and KAVI-Institute for Clinical Research, with support from the Gates Foundation.

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🚨 Call for Applications: ViGOR Research Fellowships!
💡Are you ready to advance your expertise in Virus Genomics or Outbreak Modelling?
Apply for the Virus Genomics for Outbreak Response Research Fellowships to join a leading African and global research consortium and shape public health responses across Africa and beyond!
💡 Up to £15,000 in project support available
🤝 Mentorship + hands-on training
🔗 Apply here👉 : https://t.co/DCMBQeFadt
🗓️Deadline: April 30th, 2026

[IDeAL, Africa @IDeAL_KEMRI_WT]

🚨 Call for Applications: ViGOR Research Fellowships

Are you an early-career researcher in Africa ready to drive impact in public health? Apply for the ViGOR Fellowships in Virus Genomics or Outbreak Modelling. Gain access to expert mentorship, hands-on training, and up to £15,000 in research support.

Deadline: April 30, 2026
Apply Now: https://t.co/XX5NPkZl5z

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Our first ever student (Djedanem Medard) from #Chad attending #Afribop10 this year @IDeAL_KEMRI_WT @PU_Kilifi @MLW_Programme @Epicentre_MSF 🇹🇩

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An inspirational career talk from @ntobekon for #Afribop10 students tonight @MRCza @IDeAL_KEMRI_WT @PU_Kilifi
@MLW_Programme 🇿🇦

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#WomenInScience
Dr Silvia Kariuki @s_n_kariuki from @KEMRI_Wellcome wowing the students at #Afribop10 @IDeAL_KEMRI_WT @PU_Kilifi
#TheParasiteStrikesBack

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Immune Dysregulation in Cardiovascular Disease & Multimorbidity a superb talk at #Afribop10 by @PasqualeMaffia @UofGMVLS @UofGSii

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@YamiChimwaza a student attending #Afribop10 gives her thoughts on the course @IDeAL_KEMRI_WT @MLW_Programme @PU_Kilifi
🇲🇼

[Centre For Parasitology @WCIPGLASGOW]

Dedicated #Afribop10 students working late to complete their grant proposals and presentations @IDeAL_KEMRI_WT @MLW_Programme @PU_Kilifi

[Centre For Parasitology @WCIPGLASGOW]

Fabulous to have @IainBMcInnes1 @ntobekon at #Afribop10 Great supporters of the course & training #AFRICAs next top scientists @UofGMVLS @MRCza @eular_org @MLW_Programme @IDeAL_KEMRI_WT @PU_Kilifi

[IDeAL, Africa @IDeAL_KEMRI_WT]

Deadline extended! Apply now!
Fully Funded PhD Opportunities

Project 1: Join the NIHR-funded CARisSA program @KEMRI_Wellcome to evaluate a community-based CVD intervention in Kenya and The Gambia.

Project 2: This PhD project will assess the costs, cost-effectiveness, and budget impact of community-centered hypertension interventions in Kenya and The Gambia to inform national policy and facilitate scale-up.
Apply: https://t.co/FYaIBFdNOO
Application deadline: March 18, 2026

[IDeAL, Africa @IDeAL_KEMRI_WT]

@KEMRI_Wellcome Programme and @IDeAL_KEMRI_WT were pleased to host teams from @PU_Kilifi and the University of Embu for a joint engagement visit. The discussions focused on deepening collaboration between Universities and research institutions to strengthen capacity and build more resilient research ecosystems.

[IDeAL, Africa @IDeAL_KEMRI_WT]

Ndugwa Henry, a PhD Fellow, presented his research at the #KASH2026 conference, offering important insights into the pathogenesis of severe malaria.

[IDeAL, Africa @IDeAL_KEMRI_WT]

Emmanuel Asiimwe, a Master’s Fellow, presents his research at the #KASH2026 conference.
His work examines how Plasmodium falciparum persists and adapts despite decades of malaria control and intervention.